Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Detroit Diesel Series 40 Engines, The Turbocharger Can Fail Allowing Lubricating Oil To Spill Onto The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
GILLIG
Model Of Vehicle
LOW FLOOR
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
04V486000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In A Fire In The Engine Compartment.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Turbocharger To Prevent The Possibility Of An Engine Compartment Fire. Detroit Diesel Is ConduCTIng Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Gillig Issued A Renotification Letter To Owners On February 27, 2007. Owners Should Contact Detroit Detroit Diesel At 313-5923708 Or Gillig At 510-785-1500.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gillig Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970801
End Of Manufacture
20031130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
810
Date Owners Notified
20070227
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Gillig, Llc
Date Report Received
20041007